Subtitled "Reminiscences of Circus Life with Sanger's, Bertram Mills and other Circuses". The author was an Equestrian Director, Ringmaster and multi-talented circus performer.
A history of the "Pilgrim Fathers," with chapters on the origins of their religious dissent in England and Holland, the voyage of The Mayflower and the settlement in New England.
Originally written in 1605, an account of the doomed attempt of the conquest of North America by Hernando de Soto; as told to the author by a member of that expedition.
Known for his influential book on the Pacific "A Pattern of Islands," Sir Arthur Grimble spent more than 20 years among the Gilbertese people. His field notes and writings are here compiled and illustrated by his daughter.
A vivid account of the intrepid author's travels in the Malay Peninsular in the late 1800's. Isabella Bird is perhaps best known for her earlier "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains."
"An interesting description of its uses in all branches of science, industry, agriculture, and in the detection of crime, with a short account of its origin, history and development."
Named after Major-General A.W. Drayson, discoverer of the system of the second rotation of the poles of the Earth. The author explains this theory with the aid of many astronomical observations and calculations.
Including chapters on how to produce and discontinue catalepsy, and how to read thoughts. Detailing how to be successful socially, attract money and even marriage.
A Transcription of a manuscript in the possession of the Medical Society of London, with an introduction. It's origins are unknown, but has been in the society's library since the 1770's. The original text is printed facing the modern transcription.
The memoires of an American surgeon. From his humble beginnings and struggle to afford medical school, to his long and rewarding career including further training at the Mayo Clinic.
A comprehensive history of oil extraction in the Middle East, beginning with an account of the history of the region in general since the advent of Islam.
Proceedings of a Symposium sponsored by the Hudson-Mohawk Section, in cooperation with The Metallurgical Society, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers.
